File No. 793.94/357.
The Secretary of State to Minister Reinsch.
Washington, May 15, 1915—6 p.m.
Your May 14, 4 p.m. Having filed our notice of May 11, 5 p.m., with both parties, we do not think it necessary to ask for stipulation which you suggest. Say to Government we take it for granted that the Government of the United States will be notified of any provision in treaty now being negotiated by which the Chinese Government recognizes any change in the status of foreigners in China; such notification will enable the Government of the United States to share any privileges which may accrue under most-favored-nation treatment.
The substance of this telegram is being sent to Tokyo for communication to Foreign Office.
Note.—The American Ambassador in Japan was advised of above telegram, May 15, 1915.